According to the press release, South Park: The Game is to be, "an epic role-playing adventure that will allow the user to befriend Stan, Kyle, Cartman and Kenny and explore the quiet little mountain town like never before." It's scheduled to release for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC in late 2012.

“Our goal is simple: to put creative talent first,” said Danny Bilson, EVP Core Games, THQ. “Matt and Trey are arguably two of the most important comedic talents of their generation. Bringing their vision of South Park to the interactive space is a dream-come-true.”

We'll get more information about South Park: The Game in the January issue of Game Informer, but until then I just have to ask, honestly, what the f@#!? Why are they deciding to put this game out now, especially when THQ didn't do so well last year and the South Park hype train has kind of left the station. Don't get me wrong, I love Butters just as much as the next guy, but this seems like a very questionable decision.

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